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A ballplayer has two reputations, one with the other players and one with the fans. The first is based on ability. The second the newspapers give him.

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Johnny Evers
Age: 65 †
Born: 1881
Born: July 21
Died: 1947
Died: March 28
Baseball Manager
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Troy
New York
John Joseph Evers
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